Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Category: Healthy Eating
Eating healthy doesn’t mean that we must force ourselves to eat flavorless food. Yes! I enjoy good food, but I am also mindful of the nutritional value of the foods that I eat. Not to be preachy, but what we eat has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being. Here, I’ll share some of my favorite foods– some I cook, others I buy.
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I have come to believe that caring for myself is not-self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. — Audre Lorde Finally!!! Today I completed my first run of 2013! According to my MayMyRun application, my last run was on Thanksgiving last year. My son would put me in the chair-of-shame! Lol!! The…
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I found my substitute for potato chips! I introduce you to… Z Crackers! Z Crackers are thin and crisp crackers that are made in six different flavors. The Garlic & Basil are my favorite. Warning! Z Crackers are addictive. The only store that I have been able to find them in my area is Bonterra Market in…
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“Have you been running the entire time?” A middle-aged couple asked. After gingerly laughing, I said yes. Apparently the couple saw me pass their home more than once. My neighborhood merges with another development, creating a beautiful landscape for my daily runs. Newly blossomed pink and white pear trees line the streets giving way to…
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Cooking on Saturday afternoons is not usually on my agenda. However, since it’s such a cool, rainy/snowy Saturday afternoon, I felt encouraged to throw a little something together. Quick Poultry Stir-fry 1 lb. Pork Loin, turkey, or chicken for stir fry 1 Tbsp. Lawry’s Spoon Perfect blend chicken poultry rub 1 tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned salt Kikkoman…
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This post is in good spirits; no complaints here! I felt the need to share some of my random thoughts today. Every single week I go about the business of being super mom. No, I’m not trying in any way shape or form trying to be super mom, nor do I even like the term.…
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I admit; I LOVE spinach! I will eat just about anything with spinach… steamed, fresh spinach, spinach balls, spinach stuffed in turkey, chicken, or anything else. I no longer eat the traditional spinach salad served with delicious fresh crisp bacon bits right off the griddle. But I will always recall the smell and remember the…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 